Minutes - Planning Commission - 07/25/2024

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Commissioner Anderson asked if everything were brought back to the five-foot mark, would that address the fire protection issue. Building Official Schreder replied that would satisfy the Building Code and no other modifications would be needed. Commissioner Van Scoy asked if gypsum is appropriate for that type of protection. Building Official Schreder commented that could be part of the fire resistance but that would be vulnerable to the elements and therefore would need a water-resistant barrier and exterior covering. Planning Manager Larson referenced statements within the applicant letter that would address the variance criteria. He explained that only one practical difficulty needs to be met, although the more that are met, the higher the request would rank. Commissioner Van Scoy commented that with the width of the lot, there would not be any additional space to place this type of structure and would think that could be a difficulty in this case. Brian Nagel, 6920 148th Lane, referenced the discussion from the Commission about whether the structure should be reduced in size, as that would still be within the five foot area. He asked why one would be better than the other as they would both be variance requests. He stated that from his perspective the only downside would be for the property owner that would need to cut concrete and move footings to only gain a one -foot difference essentially on paper. Commissioner Van Scoy replied that in his opinion the difference would be that he would prefer to limit the scope of a variance to the least degree. Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to close the public hearing. A roll call vote was performed: Commissioner Anderson aye Commissioner Van Scoy aye Commissioner Bauer aye Commissioner Peters aye Commissioner Heineman aye Chairperson Gengler aye Motion Carried. Chairperson Gengler closed the public hearing at 8:39 p.m. Commission Business Planning Commission/ July 25, 2024 Page 14 of 20